Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Summary
- ✓ Calculator inputs stay in your browser — never sent to our servers
- ✓ We do not sell your personal data
- ⚠ We display Google ads, which use cookies for personalization
- ✓ You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings
What We Collect
RealFinHQ does not collect personal information by default. All calculator inputs and results are processed entirely in your browser — nothing is transmitted to our servers. If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address only to send you relevant updates.
Cookies & Analytics
We may use anonymous analytics (such as page view counts) to understand which tools are most useful. These analytics do not identify you personally. See below for information on advertising cookies set by Google.
Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
RealFinHQ uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. You may also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp. Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads. For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use Google services, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Third-Party Advertisers
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. These cookies allow advertising partners to deliver ads on our site. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Email Subscriptions
If you provide your email address to receive updates, we use it only to send you new calculator announcements and content. We do not sell or share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
Third-Party Links
Our guides and glossary may link to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected about them, the right to request deletion of personal data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal data. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, contact us through our About page.
GDPR / European Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including access, correction, and deletion of your data. Our advertising partner Google operates consent mechanisms in the EEA. For more information, see Google's EU User Consent Policy.
Data Security
Since we do not store your calculation inputs, there is no personal financial data at risk. Email addresses collected for our mailing list are stored with industry-standard security practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be noted with an updated date above.